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BOJ Governor Haruhiko Kuroda told parliament that a weak yen benefits Japan, as it raises the yen value of overseas profits earned by manufacturers. He noted that many Japanese manufacturers now produce abroad, which limits the export gain from a weaker currency.
The governor's stance signals continued tolerance of a weak yen, which keeps dollar-priced feed imports costly for Japanese buyers. The comments are unlikely to move grain prices directly.
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